Tucson court-martial begins for airman accused in colleague’s killing

November 3, 2009

Tucson court-martial begins for airman accused in colleague’s killingBy Carol Ann AlaimoARIZONA DAILY STAR posted at http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/315999.phpTucson, Arizona | Published: 11.03.2009 Court-martial proceedings got underway today for a Davis-Monthan airman accused of killing another D-M airman in 2007.A military jury of six officers and four enlisted personnel will decide the fate of Senior Airman Phillip [...]

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Court Martial Lawyer – Philippines frees officers cleared over coup: military

November 3, 2009

Court Martial LawyerPhilippines frees officers cleared over coup: military (AFP) – 14 hours ago MANILA — Eleven Philippine military officers who were cleared of involvement in a coup plot against President Gloria Arroyo were freed Tuesday and will be able to rejoin their units, military officials said.The officers, ranging in rank from colonel to first [...]

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Court of Appeals to visit Fort Campbell – Court Martial News

November 1, 2009

Court of Appeals to visit Fort CampbellOctober 31, 2009 | Fort Campbell – The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces will convene Nov. 4 at Fort Campbell to hear appellate arguments in the case of United States v. Cowgill at 3 p.m. in the 101st Division Headquarters Building. The hearing is open [...]

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Obama endorses military commissions for Guantánamo detainees

October 29, 2009

Obama endorses military commissions for Guantánamo detainees Obama signed the Military Commissions Act of 2009 Wednesday. Critics say it is an improvement over past efforts but still offers only second-class justice to Guantánamo detainees. By Warren Richey | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor – Posted at csm.com from the October 28, 2009 editionPrint [...]

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Court Martial News – Dead soldier’s mother may seek judicial review

October 29, 2009

Court Martial News – Dead soldier’s mother may seek judicial reviewOct 29 2009 WalesOnline The mother of a soldier who died after an unofficial Army punishment or “beasting” is considering legal action following a decision not to court martial anyone involved. Private Gavin Williams, 22, of the Second Battalion the Royal Welsh Regiment, collapsed and [...]

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